European Markets Surge as Germany’s Election Results Boost Investor…
European stock futures and the euro climbed on Monday after Germany's election results yielded a mainstream…
Equity market gains N1.83tn in one week
The Nigerian equity market recorded a gain of N1.83 trillion last week, as the All-Share Index and Market…
US companies swap dollar bonds into euros to lower funding costs
U.S. companies with international operations are increasingly using cross-currency swaps to convert their dollar…
CBN Is Likely to Retain Interest Rates Amid Economic Concerns – Coleman Wires CEO
Ahead of the next meeting of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), industry…
Trump Labels Zelensky a “Dictator” as Tensions Rise Between US and…
Donald Trump has escalated his feud with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a "dictator" and…
Cloud Expo 2025 Set to Boost Africa’s $180bn Digital Economy
The IoT West Africa and Data Centre Cloud Expo 2025, co-located with Power and Water Nigeria, is set to be a…
CBN Mandates Banks to Publish Details of Dormant Accounts and Unclaimed Funds
In a notable shift in policy, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks and financial institutions to…
European Stocks Mixed as Schneider Electric’s Strong Profit Boosts Market…
European stock markets were mixed on Thursday morning, following a flurry of earnings releases across the…
CSCS Launches Upgraded RegConnect Version 2 to Improve Data Exchange for…
The Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS) has unveiled an enhanced version of its web-based application…
Naira Appreciates to N1,535 per Dollar in Black Market Amid Improved Liquidity
The naira has gained value in the parallel (black) market, reaching N1,535 per dollar, driven by a reduction in…
Senate to Hold Public Hearing on Tax Reform Bills February 24-25
The Nigerian Senate is set to hold a two-day public hearing on the four tax reform bills presented by President…
The Urgent Need for Homegrown Venture Capital in Ghana’s Startup Ecosystem
For years, Ghana’s startup ecosystem, like many African nations, has thrived with the help of foreign donors such…
Rural Banks in Ghana Embrace GhanaPay to Stay Competitive
Rural banks in Ghana are increasingly adopting the GhanaPay platform developed by the Ghana Interbank Payment and…
Fed Concerns Over Trump’s Policies Contributing to Inflation Risks, Minutes…
At a meeting held a week after President Donald Trump's inauguration, Federal Reserve officials expressed concerns…
China Maintains Benchmark Lending Rates Amid Economic Uncertainties
China’s central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), decided to leave its benchmark lending rates unchanged in…
Wealth Soars by N505 Billion Amid Gains in BUA Foods, Eterna, and Others
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed on a positive note yesterday, reversing previous losses, thanks to…
Nigerian Researcher Develops AI-Powered ESG Model to Enhance Corporate…
Feyisayo Michael, a Nigerian-born Chartered Accountant and AI sustainability expert, has unveiled an innovative…
CBN Orders Immediate Resignation of Bank Directors Over Non-Performing Insider…
Insider loans are loans granted by a bank or financial institution to its own executives, directors, employees,…
Govt Contributes GHS9.7 Billion to Sinking Fund for Debt Management-GHANA
The Ghanaian government, under the leadership of the Mahama administration, has made a significant contribution to…
Ghana Fuel Prices Drop for the First Time in 2025
Fuel prices in Ghana have seen a decline for the first time in 2025, following a series of price increases earlier…
West Africa Faces Volatile Food Prices Amid Insecurity and Economic…
A recent report by the Food Security Monitor reveals persistent volatility in food prices across West Africa,…
CBN Governor Advocates Stronger Ties with Middle East
In a move to bolster economic relations, Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has…
South Korea Joins Italy in Banning DeepSeek Downloads Amid Data Privacy Concerns
In a move that echoes Italy’s recent actions, South Korea has halted new downloads of the DeepSeek AI app due to…
The Rise of Autonomous AI Agents: Revolutionizing Industries and Reshaping…
Autonomous AI agents are no longer a distant concept from science fiction they are here and rapidly transforming…
Naira Devaluation Exaggerates Nigeria’s Non-Oil Export Growth Despite Struggling…
Nigeria’s non-oil export sector showed growth in 2024, with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) reporting…
European Markets Rise Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Data
European markets are expected to open broadly higher on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, despite the ongoing…
CBN Forecasts Job Growth Across Sectors by February 2025
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has forecasted a positive outlook for job growth and increased employment…
CBN Introduces Key Reforms to Safeguard Nigeria’s Financial System
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) plays a vital role in ensuring the stability of Nigeria’s financial system,…
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Exceed $40 Billion as CBN Strengthens Forex Market
Nigeria's foreign reserves have exceeded the $40 billion mark for the first time in three years, marking a…
Bond Investors Urged to Rethink Strategies as Interest Rate Cuts Loom
Bond investors are being urged to reconsider their strategies as projections grow regarding a potential interest…